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Please could someone point me in the right direction for an alternative to wallpaper paste. ie. something that doesn't contain fungicide or any other kind of 'cide.
Thanks,
Andrew
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I use a simple mix of 4 cups water to 1 cup flour to make a very effective paste. Add a splash of bleach to prevent mold.
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If you look for suppliers for specialist book repairs, conservation etc., you can find sources of hydrated methylated cellulose, which I understand is the basis of wallpaper paste, but without the fungicide. Personally I never now use flour paste since it is so prone to mould if there is any level of dampness around. 
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Flour paste can also attract vermin.
Sue
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Mice, rats, cockroaches, silverfish. The same creatures that will infest grain will chew a grain product.
Sue
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